Phil’s path toward a country music career began in a childhood molded by two equally strong influences. The first was the ministry, which had shaped both sides of his family for generations. The other was music. Phil grew up singing in church and later became a member of the prestigious Lee Singers.
Intending to pursue a career in music after graduating from college, Phil was compelled to join the Navy after the attacks of September 11.
While stationed in Jacksonville, FL as lead singer of the Navy Band Southeast, he performed music by Garth Brooks, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and James Taylor, a rounding out of tastes that served him well when he finally hit Idol. Then, with Country Week, it all came full circle. "Randy said, 'Dude, you're gonna have a big career in country,' and that was the night even Simon agreed," he says. "And I was thinking, 'Thank God, because this is me. I'm finally getting to do something I love to do.'"
After the 55-city Idol tour wrapped in September 2007, Phil immediately re-enlisted in the Naval Reserves. He moved his family to Nashville, signed with Lyric Street Records, and began recording his debut album with producer Wayne Kirkpatrick.
The music they’ve recorded will give listeners a look at a man who comes into his own with a hard-won maturity and self-knowledge. "I feel my job as a singer," he says, "is part of my job as a human being. I'm supposed to be touching other people's lives, doing the best I can to be a positive force in the world."
'Round Here
Phil Stacey Lyrics
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Put him down
Lost his voice
But he stood his ground
Wrote him off
Forgot him name
But he beat 'em all
CHORUS:
He said - Don't know where you come from
But I ain't scared of a good fight
I don't tuck my tail and run
Don't know where you've been too
I might not say what you want to hear
Unless you want to hear the truth
Hold my head high, face my fears
Say a prayer to the Good Lord
This is how we do it 'round here
This is how we do it 'round here
When times were tough
So was he
Hard to quit
When you still believe
He pushed on
Against the wind
He fell down
But he'd get up again
CHORUS:
He said - Don't know where you come from
But I ain't scared of a good fight
I don't tuck my tail and run
Don't know where you've been too
I might not say what you want to hear
Unless you want to hear the truth
Hold my head high, face my fears
Say a prayer to the Good Lord
This is how we do it 'round here
This is how we do it 'round here
Our will is tried in the dark of the night
You give it up or you give it all
It ain't the size of the dog in the fight
It's the size of the fight in the dog
If there's a truth left to be found
You know you can't keep a good man down
Chorus:
Don't know where you come from
We ain't scared of a good fight
We don't tuck our tails and run
Don't know where you've been to
We might not say what you want to hear
Unless you want to hear the truth
Hold our heads high, face our fears
Say a prayer to the Good Lord
This is how we do it 'round here
This is how we do it 'round here
'Round here - yeah
The lyrics of Phil Stacey’s song ‘Round Here’ describe a story of perseverance and resilience. The central character, who is not named, is initially mistreated and forgotten by others, losing his voice and having his name forgotten. However, he stands his ground and refuses to conform to the expectations of others. The chorus emphasizes his attitude of not being afraid of a good fight, facing his fears and holding his head high, following his own path of truth and honor.
The second verse highlights his unwavering faith and determination to never give up, even during tough times. He falls and gets up again, pushing against the wind. The repeated chorus emphasizes the attitude of the central character as a shared trait among the people around him, who also don’t tuck their tails and run when faced with challenges, and always seek the truth and hold their heads high.
The final lines of the song ‘Round Here’ suggest that the community in which the central character lives and their shared values of resilience, courage, and faith make them unbeatable, and they will always rise from adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
They washed him up
Despite being beaten down, they tried to clean him up and make him presentable again
Put him down
They tried to demean and diminish him, but couldn't break his spirit
Lost his voice
He may have been muted and silenced, but he still had something to say
But he stood his ground
Through it all, he remained steadfast and true to himself
Wrote him off
They gave up on him and didn't see any potential or value in him
Forgot his name
They ignored him and didn't bother to remember who he was
But he beat 'em all
He triumphed over his doubters and critics, proving them wrong
And never played their game
He refused to conform to their expectations or way of doing things
He said - Don't know where you come from
He acknowledges that they have different backgrounds and experiences
But I ain't scared of a good fight
He's not afraid of facing obstacles and challenges head-on
I don't tuck my tail and run
He doesn't back down or retreat when things get tough
Don't know where you've been too
He's unaware of their past struggles and hardships
I might not say what you want to hear
He speaks the truth, even if it's not what they want to hear
Unless you want to hear the truth
He's willing to speak honestly if they're open to hearing it
Hold my head high, face my fears
He remains confident and courageous, even in difficult circumstances
Say a prayer to the Good Lord
He trusts in a higher power for guidance and strength
This is how we do it 'round here
He asserts that this is the attitude and approach they take in their community
When times were tough
He faced adversity and hardship, just like anyone else
So was he
He didn't give up or break during tough times
Hard to quit
He persevered and kept going, even when it seemed impossible
When you still believe
He held onto hope and faith, even when things seemed bleak
He pushed on
He kept moving forward, even if it was challenging
Against the wind
He faced obstacles and went against the odds
He fell down
He experienced setbacks and failures
But he'd get up again
He didn't stay down for long and always got back up
Our will is tried in the dark of the night
Our true strength and determination is tested when we face hardship and struggle
You give it up or you give it all
You either quit or give everything you have to overcome the challenge
It ain't the size of the dog in the fight
Success isn't determined by physical strength or power
It's the size of the fight in the dog
What matters is the amount of grit and determination someone has to overcome a challenge
If there's a truth left to be found
If there is an undiscovered or overlooked truth out there
You know you can't keep a good man down
Someone with inner strength and resilience will always overcome adversity and rise above it
We don't tuck our tails and run
He and his community face challenges head-on and don't back down
We might not say what you want to hear
They're honest and straightforward, even if it's not what people want to hear
Hold our heads high, face our fears
They remain confident and brave, even in difficult times
This is how we do it 'round here
Their community is grounded in this attitude and approach
Round here - yeah
A final affirmation of the strength and resilience of his community
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JIMI WESTBROOK, KAREN FAIRCHILD, KIMBERLY ROADS, KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN, KIMBERLY B. ROADS, PHILLIP SWEET, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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hcoqueen67
i ♥ him so much hes awesome!
happyfeet901
not my fav country singer but ok song